3/13/2005
Another open seat
The senate will have several new faces by default and not by electioneering next time around. It seems senators on both sides of the aisle are cashing in their chips. This time it’s another Democrat. Paul Sarbanes of Maryland is off to enjoy his early retirement, he's currently a spry seventy two who has barely begun his service having only served since nineteen seventy six. In a state that has a two to one edge of registered Democrats to Republicans, it’s probably safe to leave the seat in the Democrats tally, although not a sure thing. Much depends on the Governors race that is also set for next year. Maryland politics promise to be interesting.
